New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Keep reading to see our Suns vs Pelicans NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Suns travel take on the Pelicans at 12-8.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Suns are coming off a 104-93 win vs. the Pelicans.
  • The Pelicans look to improve on their 4-18 record.
  • The Pelicans are averaging 103.3 points per game so far.
  • The Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Suns.

Suns vs Pelicans Prediction

The Suns (-123) are favored by 1.5 points over the Pelicans (+103) in tonight's Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 221 points.

Phoenix (12-8) is currently on a two-game win streak and sits fifth in the Western Conference. New Orleans (4-18) has lost nine straight and is 15th in the West.

Suns vs. Pelicans Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans
  • Where: New Orleans at Smoothie King Center
  • Date: Thursday, December 5th
  • Betting Odds PHO -1.5, PHO -123 | NO +103 O/U 221

Suns Preview: Can The Suns Secure a Win at New Orleans?

The Suns improved to 12-8 on the season with a 104-93 win over the Spurs on Tuesday. Playing at home, Phoenix was favored by 7 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points of 197 fell well short of the 229-point line.

Phoenix started strong, going on an 11-0 run to open the game. They led 29-19 after the 1st quarter and 52-39 at halftime. The Spurs closed the gap in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 32-23, but Phoenix pulled away in the 4th, winning the quarter 29-22.

Devin Booker led the Suns to a 104-93 win over the Spurs, scoring 29 points and adding 9 rebounds and 5 assists. He hit 4 threes at a 40% clip, and scored 12 points in both the 1st and 4th quarters.

Tyus Jones contributed 16 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Kevin Durant added 13 points, 10 of which came in the 2nd. Durant was perfect from deep, hitting both of his attempts. The Suns shot 48.7% from the field, but struggled from three, making 11 threes at 34.4%.

The Suns put together a strong defensive performance, holding the Spurs to just 93 points on 35% shooting. Phoenix limited San Antonio to 19 points in the 1st quarter and 20 in the 2nd, though the Spurs managed 32 in the 3rd. The Suns tightened up again in the 4th, allowing 22 points to secure the win.

From beyond the arc, the Suns were particularly effective, giving up just 8 threes on 18% shooting. San Antonio went to the line 20 times, hitting 15 free throws. Phoenix also recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Pelicans Preview: Will the Pelicans Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

The Suns improved to 12-8 this season with a 104-93 win over the Spurs on Tuesday. Playing at home, Phoenix entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 197 points fell well short of the 229-point over/under line.

Phoenix started strong, going on an 11-0 run to open the game. They led 29-19 after the 1st quarter and 52-39 at halftime. San Antonio fought back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Suns 32-23, but Phoenix responded by taking the 4th quarter 29-22 to seal the win.

In their 124-112 loss to the Hawks, the Pelicans shot 44% from the field and made 13 threes, though they connected at just 31% from beyond the arc. CJ McCollum led the way with 29 points, adding 9 in both the 2nd and 4th quarters.

Yves Missi contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 78.6% from the floor. Brandon Boston added 19 points, including 10 in the 2nd quarter, and hit 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.

The Pelicans struggled defensively against the Hawks, allowing 124 points on 51% shooting. They gave up 32 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and 34 in the 3rd.

New Orleans did well defending the three, holding Atlanta to 10 threes on 26% shooting. The Pelicans also recorded 15 steals and 5 blocks.

Suns vs Pelicans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 108 per game. The team went 4-6 overall in these games.
  • Across their three previous home games, New Orleans has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 102 points per game.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 1-9. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
  • Through their last five games as the favorite, the Suns have an ATS record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Suns vs Pelicans Prediction

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